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Researcher Consultants (Roster) (2)

Remote

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Researcher Consultants Job description

About United Nations University

The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars engaged in policy-oriented research, capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.

The UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health (-INWEH) is one of 14 research and training Institutes that comprise the think tanks in the UNU system. UNU-INWEH’s vision is a world free of water problems where sustainable human development and environmental health and security are assured for all. Its mission is to help resolve pressing water, environmental, and health challenges that are of concern to the United Nations, its Member States, and their people.

Researcher Consultants Roster
UNU-INWEH invites highly motivated and committed local and international experts with relevant experience in research, project management, capacity and education development, fundraising and who are available for short-term or part-time assignments focusing on efficient office of operations to join the Researcher Consultants Roster.

Join us today to play a critical role in research for policy makers and be part of enhancing the institute’s visions and contributing to the development of new programs.

Experts applying to the Researcher Consultants Roster are available for consideration for immediate and whenever relevant opportunities arise and shall go through an expedited contractual process. The following descriptions are a generic list of tasks and responsibilities.

Researcher Consultants Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the authority of the Director of UNU-INWEH and the supervision of the Deputy Director at the Institute, depending on the nature of the assigned task and the expertise of the candidate, the scope of work may include the following:

Contingent upon the level of appointment, the incumbent is expected to:

1. Research, Contributions and Collaborations

• Contribute to a range of UNU-INWEH’s programs and projects in terms of technical input, project reporting, preparation of outputs and products, and follow-up with external partners of assigned programs and projects.
• Participate in the development and implementation of UNU-INWEH’s future research and development areas.
• Assist in integrated, cross-thematic, and interdisciplinary approaches to addressing the grand global challenges while considering water, food, land, biodiversity, risks, and vulnerabilities amid climate change while considering research-policy bridging and advocacy dimensions.
• Contribute technical expertise to UNU-INWEH’s other strategic areas of programs and projects.
• Coordinate and organize logistical arrangements for project-related events and meetings, as required.
• Take part in developing contracts with partners, consultants, and contractors, and supporting the implementation of these contracts to ensure timely and effective completion of tasks and disbursement of funds.
• Provide administrative support, as required, across projects and programs of UNU-INWEH.

2. Capacity and Education Development

• Contribute to capacity building initiatives on the development of the future world leaders through, inter alia: (i) assist to expand UNU-INWEH’s online educational platforms by developing and launching new courses around expertise; (ii) accommodate contribution to curriculum development and teaching in the collaborative education programs of UNU-INWEH (e.g., Water Without Borders); and (iii) attracting and supervising interns and externs, students, and young researchers, as required.

3. Knowledge sharing and Fundraising

• Assist to fundraising activities of the institute, including the development of cross-thematic and interdisciplinary proposals in collaboration with other program leaders at UNU-INWEH as well as in partnership with other institutions and professionals.
• Support and contribute to the development of grant proposals, peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs, presentations, and related materials, as required.

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and UNU-INWEH’s Director.

Researcher Consultants Key Performance Indicators

• High-quality contribution and administration of assigned tasks and services against specific timelines.

• Timely and quality assistance to assigned research products, advocacy campaigns, capacity development materials.
• Active engagement with UNU-INWEH’s researchers, consultants, and partners as well as with external collaborators and stakeholders, where required.
• Assist and take part in the Institute’s strategic plan and vision.

Competencies 

Values:

• Inclusion – Take action to create an environment of dignity and respect for all, regardless of age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, geography, grade, language, nationality, racial identity, religion, sex, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, social origin or any other aspect of identity.
• Integrity – Act ethically, demonstrating the standards of conduct of the United Nations and taking prompt action in case of witnessing unprofessional or unethical behaviour, or any other breach of UN standards.
• Humility – Demonstrate self-awareness and willingness to learn from others.
• Humanity – Act according to the purposes of the United Nations: peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet.

Behaviours:

• Connect and Collaborate – Build positive relationships with others to advance the work of the United Nations and work coherently as One UN
• Analyse and Plan – Seek out and use data from a wide range of sources to understand problems, inform decision-making, propose evidence-based solutions and plan action
• Deliver Results with Positive Impact – Hold oneself and others accountable for delivering results and making a positive difference to the people and causes that the United Nations serves
• Learn and Develop – Pursue own learning and development and contribute to the learning and development of others
• Adapt and Innovate – Demonstrate flexibility, agility and the ability to think and act in novel ways.

Researcher Consultants Qualifications

Education and certification

• PhD degree in water/environmental engineering or sciences, civil engineering, agricultural sciences/engineering, geography, ecology, economics, finance, political science, data sciences, public health, and other fields relevant to UNU-INWEH activity areas.

Experience

Required

• Three (3) years of post-master’s degree progressively responsible work experience.
• At least 2 years of work/research experience in one (preferably more) of these areas:

integrated water resources management

natural resource economics and/or policy/governance

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and water/environmental/climate/health/agriculture informatics

geospatial data analysis

climate change mitigation/adaptation

sustainability assessment and transmission

food-water-energy nexus

agri-food-systems

environmental/climate financial risk assessment

extreme events and compound risk analysis

green/sustainable/climate finance

energy systems

land use management

ecosystem service valuation

infrastructure resilience and security

conflict resolution and diplomacy (water, environment, climate, etc.)

environmental/climate/human security

coupled human-nature systems.

• Ability to conduct numerical analysis of complex datasets, and synthesis of findings from a wide body of literature in systematic/scoping reviews and policy briefs is a must.
• Result-oriented, self-motivated, and “hands-on” with the ability to prioritize work and do multi-tasking.
• Excellent writing, research, presentation, and networking skills.
• Experience of policy-oriented research and prior experience in project management (administration and financial aspects) are highly beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in team-based research, incorporating interdisciplinary approaches.
• Experience with managing databases, word processing, and spreadsheet programs is essential.
• Demonstrated skills in developing and maintaining online tools will be an asset.
• Prior UN work experience or experience of interacting with intergovernmental/governmental/non-government agencies is an advantage.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the subject areas relevant to the activities of UNU-INWEH is highly beneficial.
• Prior record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact and interdisciplinary journals is required.

• Ability to take initiative, prioritize and deliver results in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be flexible with the ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints;
• An excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills, as demonstrated by the ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official working language is an asset.

Researcher Consultants Roster Selection process:

Individual consultants will be evaluated according to the following:

Stage 1: Establishing a Roster:
• All applicants will be screened against the minimum requirements specified above for inclusion on a long list.
• Long-listed applicants will be evaluated through a desk review and/or interview against the following criteria based on evidence in the submitted application:
o Academic qualifications
o Relevant professional experience
o Demonstrated competencies
Successful candidates will be included in the UNU-INWEH Experts Roster for a period of 2 years.

Inclusion in the roster does not guarantee a contract with UNU-INWEH.

Stage 2: Contracting:
When a request for services arises, the HR Coordinator shall contact relevant individual(s) with the Terms of Reference, location and dates of the assignment seeking confirmation of availability.

Remuneration

Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and based on an hourly / daily / monthly rate. This contract carries no entitlement to paid annual leave nor sick leave.

Duration of contract

General conditions of contracts for the service of consultants apply. Consultants will not hold international civil servant status nor be a ‘staff member’ as defined in the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations.

Consultants engaged by UNU may not provide services for more than twenty-four months of accrued service within a period of thirty-six month calendar months.

Starting date

As soon as possible

How to Apply

To apply to UNU, you will not need an account. Instead, we ask that you:

• Apply via the apply link;
• Upload a completed and signed the UNU P11 form; kindly do not use similar forms provided by other United Nations organizations and
  do not submit your curriculum vitae;
• Must provide a motivational statement (in the P11 refer to number 23); setting out how your qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position instead of a cover letter;
• Answer a few questions that are tailored to the position;
• Only upload documents as requested.
• Applications submitted with additional documents may be disqualified.
• Applications that do not include all the requested information will not be considered.
• You may wish to refer to the UN Values and Behaviours Framework for more information.

Application Deadline

Until filled

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview, background checks, and references.

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